Great job! Love the Poe one!! I did one a few year's back. I'd like to out a bouquet of 3 roses and a empty cognac bottle.

Adding to the mystery surrounding Poe's death, an unknown visitor affectionately referred to as the "Poe Toaster" paid homage to Poe's grave annually beginning in 1949. As the tradition carried on for more than 60 years, it is likely that the "Poe Toaster" was actually several individuals, though the tribute was always the same. Every January 19, in the early hours of the morning, the person made a toast of cognac to Poe's original grave marker and left three roses.

I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. - Edgar A. Poe

Holy crap! Thanks for all the kind words everyone! You are all far too kind!

As for actually selling my tombstones...I like that idea. I think I might just give it a go next year, I will be all done school and my son will be older and a little more independent. I am pumped! I think that would be a great little side job....if I can part with them once I have made them that is...

punchi wrote:How did you get the patterns on the headstone They look embossed. That is awesome work!

I printed out the letteringTaped it to the stonesUsed a pen x-acto knife to cut cut and dig the lettersThen used acrylic paint and filled in the letteringThen spraypainted and painted the crap out of the stoneThen touched up the lettering with some waterproof black paint.

Nikki wrote:How long did it take you to finish just one of them? They look like a lot of time and effort went in to them

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Hmmm I didn't really time myself. But I know I spent a few evenings because I was trying out different painting techniques. I will have to time the next one to see.

purple1worm wrote:Great job! Love the Poe one!! I did one a few year's back. I'd like to out a bouquet of 3 roses and a empty cognac bottle.

Adding to the mystery surrounding Poe's death, an unknown visitor affectionately referred to as the "Poe Toaster" paid homage to Poe's grave annually beginning in 1949. As the tradition carried on for more than 60 years, it is likely that the "Poe Toaster" was actually several individuals, though the tribute was always the same. Every January 19, in the early hours of the morning, the person made a toast of cognac to Poe's original grave marker and left three roses.

you rock....that is totally what I was going for (hence the 3 "roses" <-- didn't have any kicking around). I don't have an empty bottle of cognac but I am thinking of stopping past the pub around the corner and asking them to save one for me

CorpseBride wrote:Mesmark: I like your tombstones! The skull one is my fave. And did you report the item? Did you get your money back?!?

I originally thought the seller might have shipped surface mail which takes 1-2 months. I was too busy with Halloween prep, party, etc. to follow up on it. Then when I did go to report, I had passed the 60 day window and the auction was removed. So, I didn't get the $ back.

I just chalked it up to a rather cheap lesson learned. I do think eBay is very good for buyers. You just need to keep up on it.

As a seller it's getting harder, ebay don't patrol & control the rogues!
I just left a rare neg, after waiting 37 days i'm awaiting an echeque to clear for an item I never received, painful as I know how bad they areto your reputation, however it was deserved & i've spent days brooding as to or not.

(incidentally their negs & neutrals jumped up alot over the past few weeks so something seems iffy)